BOOK SHELF

In an age of uncertainty, take solace in nature with the help of Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2022 by Lia Leendertz (£12.99, Octopus Publishing) – the perfect companion for appreciating the seasons as the year unfolds.

Taking the theme of folk celebrations, this is the fifth edition of the best-selling, pocket-sized book, which gives a month-by-month guide to things to mark and notice, from pagan festivals to tidal timetables.